There appears to be no end to the degree of Republican duplicity and its power grabbing obsession. As we have seen time and time again, this Republican-controlled Legislature is bent on trampling any … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young
One would have to be deaf, blind and damn near dead to be oblivious to the political turmoil that has ensued since Scott Walker took office. In many … [Read more...]

Talk to any politicians these days and invariably the hot-button issues of economic development and job creation become part of the discussion. It’s no secret that the nation’s economic recovery has be … [Read more...]

This week the State Assembly began deliberations on Scott Walker’s 2011-13 biennial budget. A document that is so draconian and horrendous in its content that it’s almost impossible to quantify the ful … [Read more...]

Like a reoccurring bad dream, the Republican-controlled Legislature appears committed to passing some form of concealed carry legislation this session. There are three different versions of this … [Read more...]

State Representatives Leon D. Young (D-Milwaukee) and Elizabeth Coggs (D-Milwaukee) congratulate Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation in receiving over $9.6 million in Wisconsin Housing … [Read more...]

By State Representative Leon D. Young
There appears to be no limit or degree to which Republicans will stoop in attempting to enact their union-busting bill, which denies public sector workers … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young
Wisconsin has long prided itself on its forward political thinking and progressiveness as a state. Wisconsin also takes considerable pride in its … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young
It’s that season once again. No, I’m not talking about the annual cold and flu onset, but rather the tax season. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) off … [Read more...]

Compiled by Courier Staff
There were no big upsets in Tuesday’s primary election results. With a good voting turnout statewide, many local incumbents held on to their spots. The two most watched r … [Read more...]